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SINGAPORE – The laid off Singapore Airlines (SIA) staff who began receiving their pink receipts from Monday (September 14) have been informed that they will continue to receive their salary until December 15 this year, The Straits learned Times.
They will also keep your medical and other benefits until then.
In addition to this, each affected employee will be paid in lieu of the notice period in their employment contract. It can be up to three months of salary.
Those who have been in service for two years or more will receive one month of pay for each year of service, limited to 25 months.
The downsizing exercise, which affects some 2,400 employees, is being carried out at the SIA Training Center near Changi Airport for Singapore-based staff.
Staff are informed in advance and dates are assigned for briefings.
ST understands that on the first day, affected personnel were transferred to the scene in pre-booked taxis and then driven back.
Upon arrival, they were taken to a waiting room and given snacks and water.
In the case of the cabin crew, about 30 people entered the auditorium at the same time, where Mr. Tan Pee Teck, SIA cabin crew chief, addressed them.
They were then divided into two groups and individual sessions were held, where they were given and informed about their downsizing contracts.
At the end of the briefing, they had to hand over their staff passes.
SIA had announced last Thursday (September 10) that it would cut approximately 20 percent of its workforce, about 4,300 jobs, amid the Covid-19 pandemic that has paralyzed the air travel sector.
Approximately 2,400 employees in Singapore and abroad will be laid off, while the remaining 1,900 functions will be accounted for through natural abandonment, a hiring freeze and voluntary departure plans.
A SIA spokesperson told ST on Monday (September 14) that the airline has begun “the difficult and painful process of releasing some of our staff members from their service.”
He said: “We have worked closely with our unions to finalize the arrangements as soon as possible for those affected, and we will seek to minimize stress and anxiety for our people. The terms of the release are in accordance with our collective agreements with our unions. SIA has also provided additional assistance, where possible and necessary. “
“The terms of the release package were explained individually to each affected staff. SIA also organized on-site counselors and medical staff, and provided transportation to and from their homes.”
The spokesperson added that during the exercise, SIA deployed company-wide resources to support affected personnel.
Union leaders were also present to provide support to affected staff.
Employees who are currently abroad are being personally informed through phone calls or teleconferences by company representatives, the spokesperson said.
“We will support any staff who are overseas and need to return to Singapore to resolve their issues. Singapore-based staff will also be given time to resolve their issues and provided assistance to return to their home countries if necessary. “.
A portal has been created that lists available vacancies at outside companies, and unions also provide support where possible.
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